Unfinished business: The life of an artist
Vicki having a bit of ‘sax’ on the street
I had to laugh at myself yesterday morning was I was walking my dog. I thought wouldn’t it be great if life was like that of the archetypal artist, a Bohemian.
A Bohemian is simply an artist or littérateur who, consciously or unconsciously, secedes from conventionality in life and in art.
I could just picture it right now: I’d go out, photograph, come back, muse about art all day, live in a weird house, with weird furniture, incense burning, new age music, and perhaps a lizard or something as a pet.
I’d catch as catch can, worrying only about my artistic endeavors, shunning the human race as ignorant swine who know nothing about living and especially about art. 
Chad being, well … Chad
However, the reality is much more mundane. On the way home, I was thinking: Hmmm, I need to plant some flowers, trim the lawn, wash some clothes, finish my brochure, finish my book, start another book, write a post, go to UPS, bathe the dog, do some slides for my workshop, etc. Those are just the things that I know that I have to do. I haven’t even checked with my wife for the honey-do list!
Ah, the life of a Bohemian … I wonder what it’s like?! 
About the photos: Two of the people from my Next Step workshop, Vicki and Chad. I miss them!
Paul, I just love the first shot..For reasons I cant put into words, it just clicks with me …
Jyoti: I have to imagine that you like it for similar reasons that I took it. I saw Vicki standing there listening to the saxophone player and she had this look on her face. She was listening with such purpose, such intent, such awareness. She was there in the moment and, for her, nothing else existed in life. Nothing but the music.
exactly paul …
and you have captured the moment very well!!!
I saw this sort of intense “getting lost in music” during the Blues Festival … and it was so fulfilling to just see people … As a thing I love Blues … for me Blues is like channelising all the worries and pains of life into something beautiful, something musical, something with which people connect … and then enjoy this feeling …
Ahh, way out of line… but I dont feel like deleting my out-of-sync comment. I leave it on you …
Music and Photography…..very nice images.
Yeah, if life were so easy. It actually sounds boring, if you ask me. Even though it’s fun to head out for occasional R&R, I need structure & connections. Sometimes I think artists take themselves much too seriously….Nice photos there of two of the lucky folks who attended the weekend photo shoot. Sounds like some great friendships were forged.
Life as a Bohemian? Hungry I should think. Now, get back to work!
Tena koe ehoa
I think you’re friend Vicki has struck an accord with the music she hears. Theres a connection thats taken place in the instance and framing of the moment you captured that give immpetus to the expression and impression of what we see. Chad looks like a real handful of FUN!
Paul, I feel like a celeb! I love the image. Thanks for posting it. And I miss you too.
Mundane is good, it keeps us steady and grounded and makes the “special” times even more special.